SpellForce III: Reforced Edition Announced

By the looks of it, Grimlore Games and THQ Nordic are looking to bring their RTS/RPG hybrid SpellForce III to both current and next gen consoles as a special “Reforced” edition featuring full gamepad support and updated UI. This new release is currently scheduled for December 7, 2021.

Here’s the official announcement trailer:

And a press release with some extra details:

Vienna, Austria / Munich, Germany, August 24th, 2021 – The perfect blend of Real-Time Strategy and a classic RPG experience finally comes to consoles: SpellForce III Reforced will be released on Xbox and PlayStation on December 7th. SpellForce III Reforced puts the players in the boots of a hero and of a general at the same time. Gather your companions, solve quests, gain experience and loot, level up and evolve your skills, all while you are taking command of an army, choose the best tactics, build a magnificent base and get your economy up and running to provide steady reinforcements.

SpellForce III Reforced offers an intuitive gamepad integration and tailor-made UI to smoothly control an RTS/RPG hybrid with complex mechanics.

SpellForce III Reforced will be available on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One™ and PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series S/X™ on December 7th at an SRP of $39.99/€39.99/£34.99. For owners of SpellForce III on PC, the SpellForce III Reforced Edition will be a free update and will arrive on the same day.

SpellForce III Console Edition Overview

Additionally to the SpellForce III Reforced base game, both expansions will also be available on December 7th. “Soul Harvest” and “Fallen God” will each one sold separately at an SRP of $19.99/€19.99. Both expansions feature their own single-player campaign with 30+ hours of gameplay each, as well as new units and more. The whole package, called SpellForce II Reforced Complete Edition, is also available at an SRP of $59.99/€59.99.

About SpellForce III Reforced

SpellForce III Reforced is a unique mix of an epic RPG storyline blended with accessible real-time strategy elements, designed to offer a riveting console experience to fans and newcomers alike.

It is the year 518. The rebellion of the renegade mages, known as the Mage Wars, has been quashed by the Crown. However, it was a Pyrrhic victory: Whole regions have fallen into anarchy, refugees roam the lands in search of shelter, and a mysterious, deadly plague called the “Bloodburn” has arisen and is spreading rapidly.

Features:

• Innovative Mix: Unique gameplay blending RTS and RPG naturally together
• Streamlined for consoles: Intuitive gamepad integration and tailor-made UI to smoothly control a strategy/RPG mix with complex mechanics
• Create & Customize: Create your own hero and choose between distinct skill trees
• Single-player campaign: Featuring the dark, enthralling story of the long-misunderstood Trolls and their battle for survival, with a playtime of around 20 hours
• Build to Fight: Raise your own army and fight epic mass battles
• Epic Storyline: Immerse yourself in a rich world – Unravel the secrets behind the current situation in Nortander. Explore Eo, a fully-realized world filled with interesting characters and heart-wrenching stories.
• Make new friends – assemble your party from a diverse cast of companions that not only complement your skills in interesting ways but also have an impact on the narrative. Manage their skills and equipment to ensure victory on the battlefield.
• Choose your side: Strengthen and command one of three factions – Elves, Orcs and Humans. Prepare your troops and fight the mother of all battles. Play strategically, taking advantage of terrain, troop formations, visibility, scouting, etc.
• Experience an epic tale: Enjoy a fully-voiced 30+ hour campaign on your own or with friends in the campaign coop mode. Face opponents of all skills in the online battles.